Bedpan commode



Ngv. 21, 1950 w. s. HORN 2,530,965

BEDPAN COMMODE Filed Feb. 10, 1948 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 F JG. 5:.

WILLIAM J. Hoe/v INVENTOR.

A 7 TOFNEY Nov. 21, 1950 Filed Feb. 10, 1948 W. S. HORN BEDPAN COMMODE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 WILL/AM 6. Hoe/v INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY i atented Nov. 2i, 195D UNITED STATES PATENT (JFFICE 2,530,965- BEDPAN COMMODE William 8-119111', Fort Worth, re Application February 10, 1948, Serial No; 7,406

3 Claims 1 This invention relates to devices for caring for invalids and hospital patients, and, other incapacitated persons, and it has particular reference to a portable bed-height commode which is es-' pecially adapted for use in hospitals, and ,other similar institutions, caring for bed patients un able to move about freely, and its principal object resides in the provision of a light frame structure, preferably of a light tubular material, designed to conveniently support a conventional bed pan commonly used in the care of bed pa? tients, so that such devices may be utilized by patients able to remove themselves, either by their volition or by the aid vof attendants, to position upon the device which may be arranged at the bedside of the patient, and affording a medium which will readily accommodate the pa.- tient with a minimum of exertion on his part While also minimizing the necessity of assistance by attendants.

It is an object of the invention to provide a compact and light structure possessing the fea= tures of a conventional commode having a iconformabl'e open seat which may be provided a hinged cover capable of being used, in (closed position, as a bed table or stand affording a com venient support for other objects as may be ides sired.

It is a further object of the invention to provide an attractive article having features which serve to enclose the bed pan and its attaching devices so that it may have the appearance of an ordinary bedside stand and, being light in structure and compact in form, may be .easily and readily ported about a room or between rooms in a hospital, or other similar institutions, with a minimum of effort and time.

Broadly, the invention contemplates the pro- Vision of a simple arrangement whereby incapacitated persons may be conveniently cared for with the least amount of efiort on the part of the patient, as -well as the attendant, while affording other utilitarian purposes, and includes the provision of apparatus which may be utilized as a conventional seat-high commode if desired.

While the foregoing objects are paramount, other and lesser objects will become manifest as the description proceeds, taken in connection with the appended drawings wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates the preferred form of the invention in vertical section, taken on .lines l-| Of Figure 2, showing the open seat and hinged cover therefor, and illustrating the foot Stand forwardly of the main frame structure, aconventional bed .pan being shown in dotted lines.

Figure '2 is a plan view of the invention, illustrating the open seat, and showing the overin lateral cross -sec'tion. V

Figure 3 'is a fragmentary cross-sectional view from the rear of the invention showing the bed 2 Dan suppo ts nd. t e c amp etach-ably s ir ing the same.

F u 4 is a fra m ntary s d levation l view of the invention showing the cover in raised 13,05 sition and illustrating Padding thereon in dot: ted lines. 7

Figure 5 is a fragmentary perspective View of the cam assembly for retaining the bed pan in position beneath the seat.

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of a modified form .of the invention showing a hinged foot stand, a, handling device, and porting casters detachably secured to the rear legs.

Figure 7 is a perspective illustration of the invention modified to aiford a seat-high structure, and

Figure 8 fragmentarily shows the upper end of the invention, in side elevation, iilustrating a, detachable guard rail on one side.

Accordingly, the invention comprises a light frame structure which consists, in its preferred form, of a plurality of legs it, preferably of a tubular material, and of such length as to be of convenientheight for hospital beds which are conventionall higher th anbeds for common use, providing a convenient bed-height commode for bedridden patients and invalids incapable of freely m v ng ab T bes J." a e cqne ted at spaced iel by ser e i i and asses heir wa by ro -m mbe s a 1 r The reierre term o t e in en on is h wn. in Figures 1 and 6 and provides a structure having the e ed mi tie h eoq mqd t' q of hospital patients'and invalid persons in other similar institutions. 13y reason of ,such height it is desirable to provide a foot stand it forwardly of the frame structure which has a firm upper surface 15 preferably hovered by a rubber L6, or the like, to prevent persons from slipping orsk-idding while standing thereon, as .shownpar cula y i iau es .1 and 2. -.Ob,v,iousl-y, however the foot st and, rnay ,be hingedly connected ,to the 6 which will ,presenuy .bedescribed.

A b s a i?! is att d t h membe S and i3 att op 0 ir t n ia e i to be .closed by .alc ouer t8 which is 3 a to :the back ftheseat L1, as shown particularly main stand in the manner illustrated in Fi u e in Figure 1. When the cover 4,8 ,is closed, as

shown .in ,Figure l, .a convenient bedside table is provided. ,In,a modification of -sthe, stnucture,-

as in Figure 4, the underside f the never may be aflorded padding 1 9., indicated ,in dotted ,lines,

to v d a ae mttabl vh e supp i e ea sons, supportedbn the seat :bl.

Dependingbelovv the seat 4,? a substantially uane brack t t li rw d v-e the f m as, -hpwnin use ;immi rat n t l sse ia h forward end of a conventional bed pan 2i illustrated in dotted lines in Figure 1. Spaced rearwardly from the bracket are a pair of spaced supports 22 which depend from the seat H in much the same manner as the bracket 29. R0- tatably connected between the members 22 is a horizontally arranged rod 23 to which is rigidly connected one end of a tensioned cam 24 which, in its operative position illustrated in Figure 1, bears upwardly against the underside of the rear end of the bed pan 2| to removably secure the same in position as in Figure 1. The outer end 25 of the cam 24 projects rearwardly of the frame structure and is conveniently accessible to be manipulated downwardly by an attendant to release the bed pan 2| so that the latter can be removed from its support without raising the cover H3 or removing the seat IT.

The bed pan 2| and its supports 29 and 22, including the cam 24, are closed on all, except the rearmost side, by a depending apron 26. It is desirable that the apron 26, as well as the other parts, excepting the seat ll, be of such material as aluminum, stainless steel, or other suitable materials.

The cover l8 may be provided with any convenient type of stop to limit its backward movement and support the same in a position slightly rearwardly from the vertical, as illustrated in Figure 4, to provide a suitable back rest for a person reposing upon the seat l1. links 21 are pivotally connected at b to the side rim of the cover |8 while the opposite ends 0 are slidably connected to a slotted bracket 28 fixed on each side of the seat H, as illustrated in Figures 4 and '7.

In Figure 6 the structure illustrated is similar in all respects to that illustrated in Figure 1 except that the foot stand I 4 is replaced by a hinged support 29 which is hingedly connected at d to the front legs 30 and supported at its outer end by a hinged brace 3| pivotally connected to the outer edge of the support 29 at e and near the bottom of the front legs 30 of the structure at f. In this form of the invention the lowermost ends of the front legs 30 have forwardly extending feet members 32 which serve to prevent the structure from tilting forwardly when weight is applied to the support 29 by persons stepping or standing on this member. The front legs 30 and the rear legs 33 are connected at spaced levels by rungs and crossmembers 34 similar to the members ll of the structure shown in Figure 1. The cover i8 and the apron 29 are also applied to this structure.

Obviously, the invention may be constructed according to the modification illustrated in Figure 7 wherein is shown a frame structure which has legs 35 and 35 of convenient seat-height and may be utilized for ordinary convenience where bed-height commodes are not required. An open seat 31 is provided which may be formed exactly like the seat I1 previously described and illustrated in Figure 1. A hinged cover 38 covers the seat 3! and has sliding hinged brackets 39 on each side to support the same in upright position, as shown in Figure '7. The apron 26 is employed in this structure serving to enclose the bed pan 2| in the same manner as in the structures shown in Figures 1 and 6.

If it is desired to afford a more readily portable device, a pair of casters 40 may be secured to the rearmost legs 33 of the frame, as shown in Figure 6. The casters 40 may be mounted in clamps 4| capable of being detachably secured with suitable bolts 42 to the lowermost ends of A pair of 6 file of this patent:

the legs 33 so that the casters 40 extend rearwardly thereof, when the device is stationary to avoid moving about voluntarily while in use. The entire structure may be tilted back so that the legs are clear of the floor and the invention is supported by the casters 40.

A handling bar 43 can be provided having its ends detachably inserted in sockets 44 on the upper ends of the legs 33, thus affording a means for conveniently handling or porting the invention about. Another bar, or guard 45 is provided for detachable securement to the side of the frame structure, as shown in Figure 8, to afford security for weakened persons using the device.

It is not contemplated that the invention be limited to the structure herein shown and described beyond the limitations imposed by the prior art and the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In a portable commode for invalids, or the like, in combination, a supporting stand of suitable bed height having a foot support of lesser height formed therewith, an open seat arranged on said stand and a hinged cover for said seat, the said cover providing a bed-side table, supporting means for a bed pan arranged beneath said seat comprising a bracket suspended therebelow, a rod spaced rearwardly from said bracket and suspended from said seat, and a tensioned clamp operatively secured to said rod for removably securing a bed pan beneath said seat.

2. In a hospital commode, in combination, a tubular frame structure having legs of suitable hospital bed-height length, a foot stand formed with said frame and having lesser height, an apron depending from the front and sides of said frame, an open seat arranged on the top of said frame, a hinged cover for said seat providing a bed-side table when closed, supporting brackets for a bed pan depending beneath said open seat, one set of said brackets having a rod connecting the same, and a tensioned clamp operatively attached to said rod removably securing a bed pan thereon beneath said seat.

3. In a combination bed table and invalid commode, in combination, a stand of suitable hospital bed height having legs, a step formed on one side of said stand having legs of lesser height than the legs of said stand, an open seat arranged on said stand and a hinged closure for said seat adapted to be closed thereupon providing a table surface, an apron depending below said seat at each side and in front of said frame providing an enclosure, a supporting bracket arranged beneath said seat and forward- 1y thereof for operatively supporting one end of a conventional bed pan within said enclosure, and tensioned clamp means pivotally supported rearwardly of said seat removably retaining said bed pan on said supporting brackets.

WILLIAM S. HORN.

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